What is the weather like in Glasgow vs Manchester in December?

In December, Glasgow averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Manchester averages 9°C high / 4°C low with about 104 mm.

Glasgow vs Manchester in December

Manchester is the better pick in December — 51 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.

Glasgow vs Manchester — December climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Glasgow	🇬🇧 Manchester
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	4°C	5°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	9° / 4°
Rainfall	118 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	17	16
Humidity	91%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	33	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Glasgow vs Manchester in December — FAQ

Is December better in Glasgow or Manchester?: Manchester is the better pick in December — 51 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Glasgow vs Manchester in December?: In December, Glasgow averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Manchester averages 9°C high / 4°C low with about 104 mm.